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LB04 BRX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 130,724 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 123,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,270 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,511 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side's (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 79,445 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2018 79,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 74,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,552 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 50,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,466 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,466 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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LB04 BRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB04 BRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB04 BRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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